Underplayed Gems

THE BRiLLiANT COUP (2025)

THE BRiLLiANT COUP cover
Developer
Markus Creative
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A lighthearted point-and-click caper through 1980s England, filled with witty banter, cartoonish puzzles, and multiple endings.

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What players say

Players compare the game to classic LucasArts adventures and specifically Thimbleweed Park, with a 9-verb interface and challenging puzzles. Many note the lack of voice acting and a clunky, sometimes buggy UI, though opinions split on the overall polish. Some find the backtracking excessive due to slow movement and no map.

Screenshots

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